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Impossible Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle

“How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?” quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
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“How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?”

Arthur Conan Doyle

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, 1892

When all impossible explanations are removed, the remaining unlikely one must be accepted as truth.

In simple terms: Eliminate impossibilities to find truth.

Key Takeaway

Apply logical elimination in problem‑solving.

Themes

logic deduction investigation truth

Mood

analytical inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • crime solving
  • medical diagnosis
  • engineering troubleshooting
  • research analysis

Key Concepts

critical thinking philosophy science

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions are you overlooking?
  • How do you handle uncertainty?
A Different Perspective

Complex problems may have multiple plausible answers.

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